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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.60, 1,091.41 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.60, 1,091.41 and 179.79 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.60 : 1,091.41 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.60/1,091.41 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.60x = 1,091.41 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.60x = 196,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,220.06/727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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